Solar Installations on Farmland and Wheat Exports Higher
From the Ag Information Network, this is your Agribusiness Update.
**Land use concerns in areas dominated by agricultural production are fueling much of the local resistance to utility-scale solar installations.
A new CoBank report says solar expansion could deliver the fastest, most affordable means for increasing the nation’s razor-thin energy reserves but adds concerns around the pace of solar development in agricultural regions are warranted.
USA Today found about 15% of U.S. counties have some form of solar energy restrictions.
**This year’s U.S. wheat exports are forecast to increase by 25 million bushels this month, the highest since 2020-21, based on a strong export sales and competitive pricing.
Hard Red Winter Wheat exports are forecast to rise by 300 million bushels, almost double from a year ago.
Thanks to competitive pricing, HRW sales have expanded to a wide variety of markets, most notably to Nigeria, Mexico, Venezuela, and Bangladesh.
**Recent beef checkoff-funded research adds to a growing body of evidence reinforcing the important role fresh beef plays in a healthy, sustainable diet.
Texas Tech University researchers conducted a comprehensive analysis of available research on the relationship between unprocessed red meat and obesity, finding no significant effect on weight gain or related metabolic issues in adults.
Researchers found beef contains high-quality protein and other essential nutrients, and people enjoy it.
